Columbus Regional Hospital
2400 E 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201
At a glance
Columbus Regional Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Columbus, Indiana, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its community setting and diverse population suggest it may be open to welcoming international staff. Nurses seeking a supportive environment in a city with a growing international presence may find this hospital a promising option.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 160
- RN Count
- 295
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Columbus, IN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $84,330 (-11% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive84.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk1.3%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home12.5%
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Bowman Field
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 56,069
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,595
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 19,517
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Indiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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